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Zojila Tunnel: All about Himalayan engineering marvel connecting Kashmir to Ladakh
India | Jun 09, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTZojila Tunnel aims to end this annual disruption by ensuring that people, goods and essential supplies can move throughout the year without depending on weather conditions.
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Viral reel shows real-life Dhurandhar café in Leh, complete with a dedicated 'Dhurandhar Table'
offbeat | May 30, 2026, 01:06 PM ISTA viral Instagram reel has brought attention to a café in Leh featured in the Dhurandhar films. The location still carries the name "Washma Butt - Biryani and Chai Shop" and even features a dedicated "Dhurandhar Table" linked to Hamza Ali Mazari and Mohammad Alam.
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Amit Shah announces major Ladakh dairy expansion; 50k-litre per day plant to be set up in Leh
India | May 01, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to upgrade Ladakh's dairy sector, including a 50,000 litre-per-day plant in Leh and new breeding centres in Leh and Kargil.
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Flights to Leh temporarily suspended due to heavy snowfall, IndiGo issues travel advisory
India | Jan 05, 2026, 11:28 AM ISTAccording to the IMD, Leh recorded a minimum Temperature of -9.6 degrees Celsius on Monday with snowfall of 0.6 cm in the last 24 hours.
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MHA orders judicial probe into Leh violence; Justice BS Chauhan to lead inquiry
India | Oct 17, 2025, 11:29 PM ISTThe Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered a judicial inquiry into the September 24 Leh violence that left four civilians dead and 90 injured. Former Supreme Court judge Justice B.S. Chauhan will lead the probe into the police action and events leading to the unrest.
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Leh returns to normalcy as restrictions lifted after 22 days following statehood protest violence
India | Oct 15, 2025, 09:01 PM ISTAuthorities have lifted all restrictions in Leh days after violent protests demanding statehood for Ladakh left four people dead. Officials confirmed that peace has returned to the region, and curfew measures have been withdrawn as normalcy resumes.
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Leh Violence: No relief for Sonam Wangchuk as SC defers hearing for October 14; Centre served notice
India | Oct 06, 2025, 12:13 PM ISTWangchuk was arrested on September 26 for allegedly provoking the youth, which led to a violent protest in Leh.
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Leh protest: Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Supreme Court, seeks early release of climate activist
India | Oct 03, 2025, 09:24 AM ISTSonam Wangchuk arrest case: Gitanjali has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, stating that Wangchuk's arrest is illegal and that he should be released immediately.
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Leh violence: Schools up to Class 8 to reopen from Friday as normalcy returns in strife-hit region
India | Oct 02, 2025, 11:35 PM ISTThe Ladakh administration on Thursday announced a magisterial probe into the Leh violence. The magisterial inquiry will focus on the reasons behind the clashes, identify those responsible, and review how law enforcement managed the situation.
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BRO builds world's highest motorable road in Leh, surpasses its own Guinness World Record
India | Oct 02, 2025, 10:28 PM ISTThe newly built stretch is strategically vital, offering a third key route from Hanle to the remote border village of Fukche, near the India-China frontier. It not only enhances military logistics but also supports development in this high-altitude region.
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Ladakh Administration orders magisterial inquiry into Leh violence; Wangchuk's wife slams Centre
Jammu and Kashmir | Oct 02, 2025, 04:18 PM ISTAuthorities have also appealed to anyone with relevant information or evidence about the incident to come forward. Individuals can submit their statements or proof voluntarily to the inquiry officer between October 4 and 18.
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Protesting in 'most Gandhian way possible': Wangchuk's wife refutes 'Pak link' charge
India | Sep 28, 2025, 06:30 PM ISTLadakh violence: Sonam Wangchuk's wife also dismissed government's claims that Wangchuk incited violence, saying he was protesting in the "most Gandhian way possible". She pointed out that the "situation escalated" on September 24 because of the CRPF.
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Ladakh top cop drops bombshell on violence: 'Sonam Wangchuk was in touch with Pakistan operative'
India | Sep 27, 2025, 07:47 PM ISTClimate change activist Sonam Wangchuk has been arrested and charged under the National Security Act (NSA) after Wednesday's violence in Leh, Ladakh left four people dead. Revelations have now come about Wangchuk's involvement with alleged foreign entities.
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Ladakh Clash Fallout: People React as Sonam Wangchuk Detained Under NSA Within 36 Hours of Violence
News | Sep 27, 2025, 02:11 PM ISTActivist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) just 36 hours after the recent clash in Ladakh. The move has sparked significant attention and debate, highlighting the government's strict response to the tensions in the region.
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Mobile internet services suspended in Leh after Sonam Wangchuk's arrest
India | Sep 26, 2025, 06:46 PM ISTLadakh violence: 59-year-old Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday. He has demanded statehood for Ladakh and the union territory's inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, September 25, 2025
India | Sep 25, 2025, 09:03 PM ISTAgni-Prime is an advanced next-generation ballistic missile with a strike range of around 2,000 kilometres. It is equipped with several modern features which gives it improved accuracy, reliability and operational flexibility compared to earlier versions of the Agni missile series.
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Ladakh violence: Sonam Wangchuk faces ED, CBI heat after NGO's foreign funding cancelled
India | Sep 26, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTIn its order, the MHA said the Ladakh activist's nonprofit has 'repeatedly' violated the foreign funding regulations. It further said funds were received in Sonam Wangchuk's personal and joint accounts, which is a direct violation of the FCRA 2010.
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Sonam Wangchuk's 'provocative Arab Spring, Nepal protest' remarks triggered mob in Ladakh, says MHA
India | Sep 24, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTIn the sudden outbreak of chaos and violence in Leh, four people lost their lives, and more than 30 were injured. Why did the usually peaceful region of Leh-Ladakh suddenly turn violent? What triggered the unrest?
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Ladakh protest: Four killed, several injured as violent clashes grip Leh; prohibitory orders imposed
India | Sep 24, 2025, 10:27 PM ISTActivist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday ended his 15-day hunger strike amid massive unrest in Leh. He urged his supporters to stop violence, asserting that this would hamper their efforts.
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Ladakh protest: Agitation turns violent as students backing Sonam Wangchuk demand statehood
India | Sep 24, 2025, 03:41 PM ISTAmid the chaos, a CRPF vehicle was set on fire which forced security forces to tighten deployment across the area. The protestors, many of them young students, shouted slogans demanding full statehood for Ladakh.